The location is great. The staff was really helpful. You an walk to most attractions of the old town Veri easily from here. The metro was a 2mins walk. Really value for money place at the heart of the old town in Stockholm. I would definitely recommend a stay there.

Archipelago Hostel Old Town
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8.2

Very Good

1,755 reviews

9.5

Excellent location!

Great neighborhood

Great neighborhood

Great neighborhood

Great neighborhood

Great neighborhood

Great neighborhood

Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:

“everything else was great.
the location is close to everything and the receptionist was very helpful! one of the nicest, friendliest hostel staff persons I&#39;ve ever met.
mulțumesc!”

Andreea
Romania

“Location is excellent, room was clean. It&#39;s a lot of restaurants around. All the historical locations close to hostel. It&#39;s a very good Guinness bar close to the Hostel.”

Boris
Israel

“The receptionist was kind and helpful.
Location is perfect. Just in the heart or Gamla Stan and 2 minutes from metro station”

Maor
Israel

“Location, could not be better. The hostel is quite clean as well”

Muhammad
Indonesia

“Location is excellent, the kitchen and the bathroom are clean. The hostel is quiet”

Marina
Russia

“Staff was very friendly. The room is very clean and comfortable.”

Chawpaka
Thailand

“Receptionist. Too kind. Hostel very neat and clean. Everything was very comfortable. Will visit again for sure.”

One of our best sellers in Stockholm! Set in a 17th-century building in the center of Stockholm’s old town, Gamla Stan, Archipelago Hostel Old Town is 1,000 feet from the Royal Palace. Gamla Stan Metro Station is a 2-minute walk away.

The bright, simply furnished rooms at Archipelago Hostel Old Town have large windows overlooking charming, cobblestone streets. Bathroom facilities are shared.

The Nobel Museum is a 3-minute walk from Archipelago Hostel Old Town. Ferry connections to the islands of Djurgården and Skeppsholmen are just 1,000 feet away.

Gamla Stan offers a wide range of shops, from arts and crafts to souvenirs to high end boutiques. Numerous restaurants are found in the area.

Gamla Stan is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and museums.

This is our guests' favorite part of Stockholm, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Stockholm! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Stockholm! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Archipelago Hostel Old Town has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 27, 2013

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An Inside Look at Archipelago Hostel Old Town

The area in the Old Town where Archipelago Hostel is located dates back to the middle ages. The actual building is several hundred years old and set in the very centre the Old Town, surrounded by narrow streets and tiny alleys. Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, shops and boutiques are found en masse just outside the hostel. The atmosphere is unique and you may actually feel how a thousand years of history tells stories of fascinating past.

Area Info
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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and museums – Check location
Excellent location – show map
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

House Rules
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Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.
Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Archipelago Hostel Old Town accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Archipelago Hostel Old Town accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that check-in may not be possible after 22:00. Contact the property for further details.

Bed linen and towels are not included, and Archipelago Hostel pre-charges SEK 65 per person. If you choose to bring your own linen, a refund may be issued upon arrival.

For one-night stays, the guest's credit card is charged 48 hours prior to the date of arrival.

For reservations of more than 3 rooms or 5 guests, the total amount of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking and is non refundable.

Please note that this property has no elevator.

Please note that minimum age for staying at the hotel is 21 years of age.

Please note that guests booking from Stockholm postal codes 100-199 are not permitted at this property.

At Archipelago Hostel Old Town, the style and décor of individual rooms varies and may differ from the photos displayed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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“The location is great. The staff was really helpful. You an walk to most attractions of the old town Veri easily from here. The metro was a 2mins walk. Really value for money place at the heart of the old town in Stockholm. I would definitely recommend a stay there. ”

Newest Reviews for Archipelago Hostel Old Town

Very unpleasant person at entry phone. No coffee, no tea. Air hole between room and bad room, you can hear all sounds...

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: November 19, 2018

Tereza:)

Czech Republic

Age group: 18 – 24

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 1 night

online communication could be nicer, their answers seem kind of rude. LOADS of rules that you get on couple of papers after arrival (f.e. they have kitchen, but it's not allowed to cook there - how ridiculous? especially in an expensive country like Sweden). we couldn't leave our bags before check-in. there were only two little lockers in the room for four people.

the bed was very comfortable. the location is amazing. linen and towels were nice and clean. stuff was very nice.

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: November 18, 2018

Constanza

United Kingdom

6.7

“Excellent location but nothing more.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

• Stayed 3 nights

Beds are not as comfortable, and it can be noisy as you can hear people in the next rooms as well as outside.Bedroom is quite small.

Excellent location, right in the heart of Gamla Stan (old town). Although bathroom is shared, is kept clean. Very cheap for the location.

Stayed in October 2018

Reviewed: November 18, 2018

James

Bahrain

1 helpful vote

7.9

Good

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

Within the old town

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: November 15, 2018

Yurii

Ukraine

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 6 nights

Location - in the heart of the city. Clean, comfortable, warm. Perfect hostel

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: November 15, 2018

Tomasz

Poland

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• 2 rooms

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Comfortable rooms. Clean bathrooms. Great location

Stayed in October 2018

Reviewed: November 14, 2018

Stanislava

Slovakia

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Clean and cozy hotel with friendly staff. Location was perfect as well. I have nothing bad to say. I strongly recommend to stay here. I would choose it again for my next trip to Stockholm.

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: November 13, 2018

Anna

Estonia

8.3

Very Good

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 3 nights

The location is great. Room was narrow, but clean and comfortable enough.

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: November 12, 2018

Juanita

Finland

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

The staff was awesomely nice, helpful and cheerful. Thanks for making it such a nice stay in Stockholm :)

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: November 5, 2018

Mariia

Ukraine

Age group: 25 – 34

8 helpful votes

9.2

“Good hostel in the old town”

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 3 nights

We lived in a room for 4 people. Everything was good but if there were at least small bedside tables for every person, it would be perfect to leave some small things inside.

This hostel is just in the centre of Gamla Stan. We arrived earlier than we shuold have but till that time our room was ready so we could check-in 2 hours earlier - thanks!!! - we were pretty tired after the flight. Beds are very comfortable. Rooms, kitchen and bathroom are clean.
There were other people staying in the hostel but we never had problems in going to the bethroom or kitchen.
Everything was good.

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: November 2, 2018

Tara

United Kingdom

7.5

Good

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

So strict about bedding, chrck in, no luggage storage facilities

Quiet

Stayed in October 2018

Reviewed: November 2, 2018

Anna

United Kingdom

6.7

Pleasant

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 4 nights

very basic. Not that this is a problem, but keep this in mind if you book.
Molto spartano. non è stato un problema per me, ma da considerare.

Perfect location.
Ottima posizione.

Stayed in October 2018

Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Erison

Finland

1 helpful vote

6.7

Pleasant

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Single Room with Shared Bathroom

• Stayed 2 nights

The private room was rather small and not all that comfortable for what it costed. For a bit more, you could have gotten a regular hotel room.

Very good location to visit the Old town and the surroundings. Very clean hostel.

Stayed in October 2018

Reviewed: October 29, 2018

Drue55

Croatia

Age group: 18 – 24

7.5

“Acceptable”

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Max 40 years)

• Stayed 3 nights

Smell throughout the hostel, especially in the kitchen. Bathroom wasn't built for as many customers as they have on one floor. There are 2 toilets and 3 shower cabins (with non-removable shower heads - problem for anyone with long hair) all in one room. Sinks are outside - in front of someones room.
Lying in bed, you can tell immediately that the mattress have been used for a long period and it's hard to change the position, you just have to follow the guidelines from previous bed users.

Hostel is located in the middle of the old town. Also, it's easy to get to the other islands by foot. Receptionist allowed us to leave our luggage before check-in time. Price is acceptable and actually cheap for this location.

Stayed in October 2018

Reviewed: October 29, 2018

Runqi

Sweden

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

• Stayed 2 nights

Stuff is very friendly and great, I enjoyed the stay!

Stayed in October 2018

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